SO-101 assembly resources

Haven’t assembled your robot yet?

Start with the instructions supplied for your exact kit, including its wiring, power supply and assembly order. SO-101 kits can differ. Some require motor IDs to be configured before final assembly.

Roboty can save a kit in progress and help with supported follower motor configuration. Mechanical assembly, firmware servicing and repairs remain with your supplier. An already-assembled arm can start software setup without repeating assembly.

Gabe’s assembly video

This is the video Gabe selected while assembling his own SO-101. It is a personal reference to use alongside your kit’s instructions.

Watch the assembly video

The video needs internet access. This written page is also available in Roboty’s offline Help.

More resources coming soon

Gabe is collecting more resources from his own build. They will appear here after they have been selected and reviewed for the relevant kit. The existing video remains available above.

Continue in Roboty

On your Mac, open Robots → Add a robot. Choose your kit and assembly state, then review and save the robot. An unknown kit or assembly state can be saved for later, with identification as its next task. Motor settings and calibration are addressed when they become relevant.

For an unfinished kit, the sequence follows your supplier’s order: choose the USB controller, configure motor IDs if needed, finish assembly, check all six joints and review calibration. An assembled arm skips assembly and starts with inspection when its motor settings are unknown. The full setup guide explains each step. Development access remains invitation-only, and powered procedures require their own Mac review.

Official visual reference

The official LeRobot SO-101 guide includes assembly and calibration visuals. Check its applicability with your supplier. Use Roboty’s own controls for Roboty setup sessions. The upstream software commands are a separate workflow.